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New Computer.... Need Help Please
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Ezekiel Thurzan
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
#1 - 2012-09-06 14:20:30 UTC
Hi All,
Sorry Probably a really stupid question here.
My old computer died and I've just got new one, How do I install EVE with my old account?
Once again, sorry for the noob question
lanyaie
Nocturnal Romance
Cynosural Field Theory.
#2 - 2012-09-06 14:21:38 UTC
perhaps you should go to the download page ...you know the place where you download eve client


Google it "eve client download"

Spaceprincess

People who put passwords on char bazaar Eveboards are the worst.
CENGIZHAN
Blaze Vanguard
Blazing Raven
#3 - 2012-09-06 14:22:26 UTC
Oh dear, you should have backed it up online, you cannot just install an old account. You will need to start eve again with a new character.
Riot Girl
You'll Cowards Don't Even Smoke Crack
#4 - 2012-09-06 14:23:48 UTC
Did you let anyone else use your account? Perhaps they kept a copy of your account they can give to you.

Oh god.
Ghazu
#5 - 2012-09-06 14:27:43 UTC
Software how does it work?

http://www.minerbumping.com/ lol what the christ https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&m=2299984#post2299984
rodyas
Tie Fighters Inc
#6 - 2012-09-06 14:30:48 UTC
Well CCP keeps records of your character, for just this type of accident. They know people's computer randomly break down and lose their characters all the time. Just petition CCP and include a pic of your broken computer as proof, and they will recreate your account and your character. After they tell you it is done, just log into the game, you normally would, and it will be there like nothing happened. good luck and happy flying.

Signature removed for inappropriate language - CCP Eterne
Phugoid
Absolute Order XL
Absolute Honor
#7 - 2012-09-06 14:31:52 UTC
Ezekiel Thurzan wrote:
Hi All,
Sorry Probably a really stupid question here.
My old computer died and I've just got new one, How do I install EVE with my old account?
Once again, sorry for the noob question


Dont panic. All the Eve info for your account is stored on the Eve servers.

All you have to do is download Eve again on your new computer. And as in your old 'puter, just log in as asual.
There may be a few settings that you may need to tweak, like ur video card and your Overview settings.

A couple years ago I had a similar problem, PC died, wondered if all my Eve stuff was gone :(
But it was all still there when I used a "back-up" computer.

Flugzeugführer
CENGIZHAN
Blaze Vanguard
Blazing Raven
#8 - 2012-09-06 14:33:25 UTC
Phugoid wrote:
Ezekiel Thurzan wrote:
Hi All,
Sorry Probably a really stupid question here.
My old computer died and I've just got new one, How do I install EVE with my old account?
Once again, sorry for the noob question


Dont panic. All the Eve info for your account is stored on the Eve servers.

All you have to do is download Eve again on your new computer. And as in your old 'puter, just log in as asual.
There may be a few settings that you may need to tweak, like ur video card and your Overview settings.

A couple years ago I had a similar problem, PC died, wondered if all my Eve stuff was gone :(
But it was all still there when I used a "back-up" computer.


Don't troll the poor guy, I've had to start EvE over again 7 times in the last 10 years.
TRUE ZER0
SILENT INC
#9 - 2012-09-06 14:49:42 UTC

You guys are EVEil!

You can log on to your Eve account from any computer anywhere, after you download the client. Just like you can login to you hotmail, yahoo, gmail, netflix and so many other things. I've used at least 5 machines in at least 3 states, maybe more. Either you're very new or very lucky. I've had to do a reinstall with most of the expansions 2010 and 2011. 2012 has been looking a little better.
Hakaru Ishiwara
Republic Military School
Minmatar Republic
#10 - 2012-09-06 14:57:43 UTC
Oh man, this is a tough community. Pirate

All of your critical character info is stored server-side by CCP. Simply download the current client from the EVE-O web site and log in using your access credentials.

What you will lose if not backed up off your old computer are locally stored ship fittings, your Overview configurations, window positions and other locally stored client settings.

Also, you might want to [re]join the in-game help channel and ask around on how to save and back-up some of the client settings just in case you ever have to re-install the EVE client in the future.

+++++++ I have never shed a tear for a fellow EVE player until now. Mark “Seleene” Heard's Blog Honoring Sean "Vile Rat" Smith.
James 315
Experimental Fun Times Corp RELOADED
CODE.
#11 - 2012-09-06 15:05:23 UTC
Just download a new client and login with your old usename and password.

You do remember the password, don't you? Smile

MinerBumping.com
Kiandoshia
Pator Tech School
Minmatar Republic
#12 - 2012-09-06 16:50:16 UTC
This is funny and cute at the same time :3
Solstice Project
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#13 - 2012-09-06 16:51:34 UTC
Not gonna complain about people being allowed to use complex things they don't even have the slightest clue of.
Lin-Young Borovskova
Doomheim
#14 - 2012-09-06 16:54:30 UTC
Hakaru Ishiwara wrote:
Oh man, this is a tough community. Pirate

All of your critical character info is stored server-side by CCP. Simply download the current client from the EVE-O web site and log in using your access credentials.

What you will lose if not backed up off your old computer are locally stored ship fittings, your Overview configurations, window positions and other locally stored client settings.

Also, you might want to [re]join the in-game help channel and ask around on how to save and back-up some of the client settings just in case you ever have to re-install the EVE client in the future.


@OP

Read this guy, it's the only decent answer you should consider.

brb
Ukonius
Freeport Eleven
#15 - 2012-09-06 16:57:30 UTC
Hakaru Ishiwara wrote:
Oh man, this is a tough community. Pirate

All of your critical character info is stored server-side by CCP. Simply download the current client from the EVE-O web site and log in using your access credentials.

What you will lose if not backed up off your old computer are locally stored ship fittings, your Overview configurations, window positions and other locally stored client settings.

Also, you might want to [re]join the in-game help channel and ask around on how to save and back-up some of the client settings just in case you ever have to re-install the EVE client in the future.



The Eve community is filled with keyboard commandos who would most likely be the first to jump out of your way if you crossed paths with them irl.
CENGIZHAN
Blaze Vanguard
Blazing Raven
#16 - 2012-09-06 17:04:59 UTC
Ukonius wrote:
The Eve community is filled with keyboard commandos who would most likely be the first to jump out of your way if you crossed paths with them irl.


It is also filled with armchair psychologists who pretend to be able to profile poeple based on their actions within a computer game.
Hakaru Ishiwara
Republic Military School
Minmatar Republic
#17 - 2012-09-06 17:48:42 UTC
CENGIZHAN wrote:
Ukonius wrote:
The Eve community is filled with keyboard commandos who would most likely be the first to jump out of your way if you crossed paths with them irl.


It is also filled with armchair psychologists who pretend to be able to profile poeple based on their actions within a computer game.
I like boobies. What does that make me?

+++++++ I have never shed a tear for a fellow EVE player until now. Mark “Seleene” Heard's Blog Honoring Sean "Vile Rat" Smith.
TRUE ZER0
SILENT INC
#18 - 2012-09-06 17:57:44 UTC  |  Edited by: TRUE ZER0
Hakaru Ishiwara wrote:
CENGIZHAN wrote:
Ukonius wrote:
The Eve community is filled with keyboard commandos who would most likely be the first to jump out of your way if you crossed paths with them irl.


It is also filled with armchair psychologists who pretend to be able to profile poeple based on their actions within a computer game.
I like boobies. What does that make me?

A closet case Big smile


*Edit* I'm a man in RL. What does that...never mind
Zakuak
Viziam
Amarr Empire
#19 - 2012-09-06 20:33:17 UTC
So many trolls on this one I started to believe.....ah never mind Oops




Good thread
HollyShocker 2inthestink
HOW to PEG SAFETY
#20 - 2012-09-06 20:44:40 UTC
All you have to do is download the eve client. (google) It should autopatch. Put in you email and password.
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